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Flash floods is now Gigjukvísl, river of glacier. Hydrogen sulphide can travel through flood water when it comes before the glacier. Concentration can become so great that it can damage the lining of the eyes and respiratory tract.
It is being construct the new bridge over Mulakvisl and equip five kilometers of river dikes. Old Bridge collapsed after flash floods in 2011.

Latest news from Eyrarbakka area

From Eyrarbakki

New charges: Owners of the land "Geyser" now take charge for viewing the natural wonder. The fee is ISK 600. It is likely that more landowners begin charging. The government is very concerned.

Chess in the pool: In the swimming pool Árborg,  is now a chess board that visitors can use in the hot tub.

Exercise for Natural Disasters: Recently was conducted extensive testing of mission system of civil protection in the impact of a possible eruption of  Katla, or from Hvolsvelli in the west to the east Kirkjubaejarklaustur. Sent SMS messages to all mobile phones linked to the GSM transmitters in the area. "TEST, Police Emergency Information System, no need to reply, TEST".

Eyrarbakki rescue: The municipality Arborg and rescue Eyrabakki have renewed their cooperation agreement.

Rescue performs include training youth as well as participation in events and festivals and oversight of day fishermen in Eyrarbakki.

Icelandic Viking history (Part three)

Thord makes Raven ambush

Thord Atlason was 15 years old and thought young. Raven was a great warrior and no one would encounter against him, but Thord would avenge the death of his father. Once Raven went alone on his horse to shop in  the place "Eyrarbakki", where ships waited, and he wanted to be home in the evening. Raven was wearing a blue coat. He carried his sword by his side and a large spear in hand, gold decorated. Thord took a spear in his hand and waited for Raven secretly because he wanted revenge, or die. Thord jumps out of the ambush, and slip spear in Raven's body. Raven fell from his horse and died. Thord thought he was a hero for this work, but now had to seek reconciliation with friends and relatives of the Raven. Thord went well get comfortable and were all happy, not became more hostile created between families. Thord was a good man and had a wife named, Thorunn daughter Asgeir Austmann Skelfi. (Asgeir killed the entire crew in the river of "Grim" and he was a great hero of the battle.) Thorunn was also great heroines. Thord got now the forest as they struggle for (Part Two). Then Thord was 22 years old he bought a ship. He would sail his ship to Norway and collect assets of his father. Thorunn would not go with him to Norway and Thord was angry. He hid a lot of money in the ground before he left. Thorunn said, "I think you will not enjoy them this money here that you have hidden, nor what waits in Norway." Thorunn took over all control of the farm.

Icelandic Viking history (Part two)

The story of Atli, son of Hallstein the viking

"Atli" and "Raven" fighting in Willow-forest

Hallstein settled " Stokkseyri "in late of Viking age,  and his son was named Atli. He became rich, powerfully and a kind of lawyer in his country. He lives in his farm “Tradarholt”.  One time came to him a old slave who was now free given. This slave as named the " Bodvar " and his master had given him part of forest, but with conditions, if Bodvar would die before the master, then the inheritance would go to him. A man named “Orn” (Eagle) tell at Bodvar had stolen from him six bulls. Therefore, the free slave would get help from Atli, and he promised to help if he will give him the forest, and  other belongings after he died. It was approved. In the parliament is a case taken into court. Atli then goes to the Court with a great team who followed him, and demands that the case be dropped. “Eagle” tell that Atli was only just full of greed for silver. Atli then became angry, and uses all their skills to complicate the issue so it was not possible to judge Bodvar.  The forest by now asset’s to Atli. Next, it happened to Bodvar died, and past master of his named "Ossur" was also dead a litle lather, but the intestate, his controlling person named “Hrafn” (Raven). Raven now makes a claim on the forest, and prohibits the Atli of using wood, and Atli was angry and would not give the wood behind. Atli later went into the forest with three workers and cut the wood. Working man from Raven, lokking the Atlas and his men with chop the wood and he run the fastest home to his master and tell it as happening. Raven going there with eight armed men in the forest, and find where Atli and his men as cutting wood. Now comes to the battle between the Atlas and Raven and they fight of hardness. Raven lost two men dead and one Atli’s men die, but Atli was wounded badly. Now came there a settler named “Onund” and him stopped the battle. He rescue Atla home to his farm, and there Atli dies. Son of Atlas named Thord, and he had now inherited farming in Traðarholt. Another son of Atli, named “Olver the slim” and he was a trader and a Viking and he lived in Norway.

Icelandic Viking history (part one)

The Vikings navigate from Norway

This story begins at the age of Viking. In the land of the north, "Norway" is a province called “Gaul”. Chief over this province is named “Atli” and his majesty called "Earl". But usually he was called “Atli the slender”, because he was very slim. The Vikings, foster-brothers named “Ingolf” and “Leif” (Hjor-Leif). They were young men in Norway, that will go to viking with the three sons of Atli. His sons were called “Hastein”, “Herstein” and “Holmstein” and they were great warriors and they always went well in warfare. Is the envoys came home after a successful campaign in the Norwegian countries and forces, the young viking’s will decided they fight again next summer. During the winter did foster-brothers hold feast to the earl's sons. There Holmstein gave promise that he should marry “Helga” sister of Ingolf, or never own another woman. Both team members by silent in this moment, but Leif blushing face, as he would himself have “Helga”. When they went home later in the night, were no greetings between Leif and Holmstein any more.

 Next spring they prepared foster-brothers Ingolf and Leif to fight the war and went to meet the earl's son Herstein and Holmstein as was decided, and they met with place named “Hisargafl”. Unexpected in this moment came to a battle between Leif and Holmstein and their legion. The battle had been a while came an old man, named “Olmodur Horda-Karason” he is the cousin of Leif, and he held Ingolf to help. Now Holmstein died in this battle, but Herstein fled a way. Ingolf and Leif thought the battle in Norwegan country as it was decided.

The Viking "Hastein" comes to Iceland

 The next winter was Herstein, along with his men to kill the foster-brothers. Leif had received news of their trip and made it for him. Became subject to a great bloody fight and died Herstein there. After it came somebody friends to their foster-brothers, from place named “Firth”. Several people were now sent to King Atli the Earl and Hastein to offer a settlement. The result was that, they foster-brothers apply all their property to them. Bud now Ingolf and Leif must move away from Norway. They decided to sail to the islands in the Arctic they had heard news of and called "Snow-land" and later named "Iceland". Leif was killed in this expedition of his slaves, but Ingolf took land at a place he named Reykjavík.

Now is the time when King Harold Goldbeard in Sogn and him cousin Earl Atli the Slender gave young grandson Harold name and state. Harold Young was the son of Thora's daughter Goldbeard and Halfdan the Black, King of the Uplands. Then Harold Young is dead, have Halfdan the Black this land after him, and he put the Earl Atli the Slender over it. Now Thora had died and Halfdan married Ragnhild daughter of Sigurd-hearted, and there son was lather the Norwegian king “Harold the Fairhair”.

Still pass time until “Harold Fairhair” intermarry with “Earl Hakon Grjotgarth” and conquer Norway. Got Hakon now control over the land “Siganfylki” in defiance of Earl Atli the Slender. Dragged them both earls joined the gathering and faith for the domination of this land. In the palce “Stafnesvog”, in the mountains, met their forces and heavy bloody fighting began there. In the battle Earl Hakon die and Earl Atli the Slender was wounded to death. “Hastein” now had control of the State in a vile, but there time come to Harold drew a large force against him. “Hastein retreated from Harold's army and he prepared his ship ready for departure a weary fast. Was it expected “Hastein” to sail to Iceland and took him land in the Southwest coast he named “Stokkseyri” and there him chose to live all his time. Hastein’s wife is named “Thora Olvier's daughter” and they have two children named, “Olvier” and “Atli”. A man named “Hallstein” live in “Sogn” in Norway and him was cousin of Hastein, and him create his ship with people, slaves, tools, animals, timber and all the needs things and cattle the ship in to Iceland too meat “Hastein” family. Hastein gave him a settlement land him named Eyrarbakki.  “Hallstein” wife was named “Solveig the Fair” and they lived in place named “Framnes” on the old lava with the sandy ocean coast. There son was named Thorstein, him was killed later. His son was Thorbjörn and him live in “Framnes”. The first generation gives now the footprint in Eyrarbakki’s sand.                                                   Continue……….

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From Eyrarbakki town

Life in town

Environment map of Eyrarbakki

Now's a good facility for mobile homes and campers at the Eyrarbakki campsite. It could be a good idea to stay there for a while, as much to see and enjoy in the vicinity. Abundant birdlife and extensive nature is something that makes you stop on a long journey. The little and old houses are also very intriguing, especially a nice to photograph them.

April in Iceland, South Coast

It's easy to get a rental car at Keflavik airport, and it is ideal to go to the first stage to the old Eyrarbakki and stay there for a moment and look around.  Accommodation is possible in the area.

When traveling on Highway 1 to the east will be many beautiful waterfalls along the way.

After a few hours of driving through the south coast is up to the biggest glacier in Europe "Vatnajökull". The area is a national park.

One of the most intriguing natural wonder is the Ice -"lagoon". In April, it is nearly full of icebergs, but still beautiful. A few hotels can find in this area

This summer 2012

Blue moon last august

                                              The road is the road from home to home

                                                                Bird of paradise

                                     The beach is a children playground but not for bikini people

                                            No one can walk across the ocean, stop here!

                                   This statue: The strong man "Grettir" in a battle with the ghost!

                                          The sea in evil mode, no longer children playground

                                                    Walking past the wheel of time

                                                           Parade in the rain

Summer 2012

 

Sunny and hot summer in Eyrarbakki and unusually dry.

Vestmanna island

Ferry from one cruise ship sails into Vetmannaeyjar

 House shows under the ash after a volcanic eruption that occurred on the island 1973

 The highest point of the island, where the weather station and lighthouse.

 Many minor outlying islands surround the main island

 A man hangs a rope and flies the cliff wall as if he were Tarzan

The harbor, sheltered by high cliffs

Ícelandic folksong

Old Icelandic folk song.

Recent song by the Icelandic wilderness.

Silent winter

The old village sleeps for the winter. Travelers are not many at this time of year, although winter can be a pleasurable experience. But spring is on its way very soon.

Thus Eyrarbakki

An old drawing by Halldor Petursson shows life in the old Eyrarbakki, Iceland chariot horses, Icelandic dog, children and people working at a small store. This shop is still operating and selling mainly souvenirs.

Gavia immer (Himbrimi)

There are not many birds of the species "Gavia immer" in Iceland, maybe a couple hundred pairs, and this is a sensitive type. Often gets the trout nets and sometimes shot. In winter, the gaps have been cut when the oil spill have been in the sea. They lay only two eggs is common to only one pup survives. This bird was seen in the village recently. The bird is in winter clothing, but the summer clothes are however much more decorative.

Eyrarbakki in time

Modernity meets the old times. Electricity, and television antennas linking the old house to the world.

The old street has almost not changed over the centuries. Thus Eyrarbakki, always the same.

This old man is no longer collecting hay in his spot. But the spot is still the same place and some other old man will beat spot ever.

A new way to Eyrarbakki

A new road has been opened from Keflavik Airport to Eyrarbakki. The road leads by the seashore and is in very nice surroundings. The road enables visitors to travel to the south coast where Eyrarbakki town offers visitors welcome. Free bus travel between villages and downtown center many times a day.

1st October protest

Video:
http://youtu.be/Bwt66k8OIJ0

http://youtu.be/qI5fcAhUQVo

Icelanders have not been diligent in protest, but last years they learned that it pays not to sit home and do nothing. It's now been the object usury loan terms for people who buy houses. Households who need to borrow are made available rights and loansharks companies have the right to receive assets of people in debt. They calculate the properties lowest price and sell back at the highest price. It's time for change, hope and dignity of ordinary people will rise up.